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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI evsAUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8 (D5)

60 TFSI e

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2021
VS

AUDI A8 (D5) · Facelift 2021

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.5 L/100 km
    94.1 mpg US
    113.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,600 km
    1,616 mi
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI eAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2.5L/100 km94.1mpg US113.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,600km1,616mi
Calculated
988km614mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,172mm204in
5,190mm204in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,633mm64in
Trunk volume
390L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
65L
82L
CO2 emissions
57g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI eAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI eAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
340 hp
254 kW
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
1,960 kg
4,321 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e and AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6: 5.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
2,600 km
1,616 mi
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
988 km
614 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI e
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
AUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D5)60 TFSI eAUDIA8 (D5)Facelift 202155 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
2.5 L/100 km
94.1 mpg US
113.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
5,172 mm
203.6 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,190 mm
204.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
2,600 km
1,616 mi
988 km
614 mi
CO2 score
57 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI eAUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6
Consumption2.5 L/100 km94.1 mpg US113 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km4.38 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi7.04 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used375 L99 US gal82 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost656.25 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D5) 60 TFSI e

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,612 km (1,002 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D5) Facelift 2021 55 TFSI V6

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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